Duke Simpson

Thomas Leo Simpson
(Tom)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1½", Weight 190 lb.
• School University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University
• High School St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Louisville)
• Debut May 6, 1953
• Final Game September 17, 1953
• Born September 15, 1927 in Columbus, OH USA
• Died February 7, 2021 in Folsom, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Duke Simpson played in the majors only one season, but he was busy during that year, appearing in 30 games primarily as a reliever with the Chicago Cubs in 1953. He was three years older than rookie Ernie Banks, who made his major league debut on the last day that Simpson played in the majors.

Related Sites

• Tom Simpson at the SABR Bio Project